Versatile trial attorney offering a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various facets of the law. Motivated and articulate professional who thrives in courtroom settings, excels at client rapport, discovery and deposition. Exceptional skill in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing pleadings, motions, responses to summary judgments, opinions, briefs and other legal documents. Recognized as leading defense attorney in Southern California, particularly skilled at “connecting” with and building rapport with jurors, resulting in positive verdicts in vast majority of nearly 20 jury trials, and hundreds of misdemeanor cases. Reputation as a “no nonsense” attorney and aggressive litigator among the...

H.A. Sala has been an attorney licensed to practice law in California for 33 years. He has been certified as a legal specialist in Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California for 20 years, and is presently the only practitioner in Kern County to achieve this distinction.

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Utah in 1999, Daniel E. Kann earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law. While still in law school, Dan took part in a program at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office that allowed him to take on criminal defense cases as a law student. Through his work with the Public Defender’s Office, Attorney Kann found his calling and to this day continues to fight for the rights of defendants facing criminal charges.
Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2004, Attorney Kann began...

The attorneys at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson will fight for you. Rated 10/10 Attorney J. Tooson and his partner Jeremy Lessem have both been honored by CA Super Lawyers and have handled over 10,000 complex criminal matters and received millions in civil settlements and verdicts. Attorney J. Tooson is a legal analyst for ABC 7 and People Magazine. Attorney J. Tooson and Jeremy Lessem have also been featured in several prominent publications for their legal work including ; The Los Angeles Times, and New York Times. The Lessem, Newstat & Tooson team is dedicated to helping good people in tough...

Attorney Francisco Zavala is an experienced, respected, and knowledgeable Divorce and Child Custody lawyer. For more than 20 years, Divorce Attorney Francisco Zavala has dedicated his practice to serving clients faced with a divorce, child support or child custody dispute. He has helped hundreds of people get better divorces and child custody arrangements. Divorce lawyer Francisco Zavala knows how to make any divorce or child custody dispute less adversarial. He has an uncanny ability to make divorces and child custody disputes resolve smoothly and with much less emotional turmoil and financial cost. Divorce lawyer Francisco Zavala will guide your case...

Attorney David M. Wallin is the Palmdale criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of David M. Wallin. For 25 years, he has now practiced nothing but criminal law and is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist. This is a designation that only about 175 attorneys in California have received, demonstrating his knowledge and experience in this field. Since beginning his criminal defense firm, he has been committed to working hard for clients, speaking open and honestly with them, and always charging fair rates. Call today to learn more!

Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. I studied Finance and Political Science @ CSUF & CSUB, receiving a degree in both fields. I attended law school at California Pacific School of Law. I have been practicing Criminal Law for 17 years, with offices in Bakersfield & Shafter CA. Specializing in Criminal Law, DUI trials, Family Law and Personal Injury. I am blessed to call Bakersfield my home, and coming from a hard working family where money was only necessary to pay bills, I...

Criminal Defense Lawyer Clayton D. Campbell
Attorney Clayton D. Campbell graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2002. He spent the first four years of his legal career working for two Bakersfield law firms handling various civil and administrative matters.
In 2007 he opened his own law practice, the Campbell Law Firm, and practiced primarily criminal defense law in Kern County before forming Campbell Whitten, PC, with his long time friend and fellow criminal defense attorney Jesse Whitten in December of 2012. Clayton has developed a rapport with local prosecutors and a reputation among judges, defense attorneys, and...

Mark Anthony Raimondo is a criminal defense and trial lawyer in Bakersfield, CA. That does not mean every case needs to go to trial. But you do need a lawyer who has a proven reputation to get the police, or other government agency out of your life. Mark is recognized and respected by judges and prosecutors alike as a tenacious advocate, and by his clients as someone who genuinely cares. From DUI misdemeanors, through the most complex murder accusations, we have the time, experience and concern necessary to fight your case at every stage. If you or your loved...

Sarah E. Powell, Esq., is a founding partner of Bullard & Powell. Her practice areas are focused on criminal defense and plaintiff personal injury matters. Her goal is to help those that have been criminally charged with a crime or who have been injured by another’s negligence or intentional misconduct, navigate what can be a complicated legal system. To that end, she incorporates the values of hard work, passion and the philosophy of never giving up to everything she does. Prior to founding Bullard & Powell, Ms. Powell worked as Senior Associate Attorney with a large law firm handling...

Since 1982, Michael C. Lukehart has focused on Criminal Defense Litigation, practicing for 26 years with the Kern County Public Defender and then starting his own office in 2008. He has defended hundreds of high profile, complex cases, and has been a pioneer in the defense of Three-Strikes trials in the State of California. Mr. Lukehart was honored by the California Public Defenders Association in 2002 as Defender of the Year for the entire State of California. He was similarly honored by the Kern County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section,...

As a partner of the Law Offices of Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins, David works in the fields of personal injury, probate and estate planning. David received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Northridge in 1979 and went on to obtain his law degree from the University of Idaho. He was admitted to practice in 1983 and is a member of the California State Bar, the Antelope Valley Bar Association, and the California Applicant’s Attorneys Association. As a community leader, Davis is committed to representing those who have been injured in an accident...

As a partner of the Law Offices of Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins, Thomas works in the fields of civil litigation, business litigation, and real estate. Thomas received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of San Francisco in 1964 and went on to obtain his law degree from UCLA in 1967. He is currently a member of the California State Bar, the Antelope Valley Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. If you or your business need the help of an experienced litigation attorney, contact the firm today for a consultation!

Attorney Joe W. Whittington has been practicing law for nearly two decades. He is a member of the Kern County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National College of Defense Attorneys, and the National Association of Trial Lawyers of America. When an individual retains his representation, Attorney Whittington works tirelessly to make sure their rights and futures are protected. To find out more about working with a Bakersfield criminal defense lawyer, be sure to contact The Law Offices of Joe W. Whittington & Associates.

Attorney Mark Johnson is a retired police lieutenant and accomplished trial attorney, who has obtained excellent results for his clients. His unique background gives him an edge in the courtroom unlike other attorneys.
Mr. Johnson offers affordable superior legal representation. in some cases, a payment plan for services may be accepted.
Mr. Johnson appreciates that the justice system can go wrong, and he is available to assist with your legal problems day and night. He welcomes an opportunity to advocate on your behalf.

Since graduating from Whittier Law School in 2008, Francis Lutie Thompson has practiced family, criminal and probate law in all the branch courts of Kern County and throughout the State of California. He has been in private practice since being licensed by the California State Bar and has broad experience in family law trials, criminal trials, and probate hearings.

Attorney Kyle J. Humphrey has been practicing criminal defense for over 20 years, and has seven years of experience as a prosecutor. This unique background gives him an invaluable perspective of both sides of the criminal justice system, enabling him to help clients obtain favorable outcomes. Attorney Humphrey handles all aspects of criminal defense in both state and federal courts, which includes representation at police stations, preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, bond hearings, felonies, misdemeanors, and appeals. Mr. Humphrey is on the Federal Conflict Defender panel, and is a past president of the Kern County Criminal Defense Section of the...

Jeffrey S. Bullard, Esq., is a founding partner at Bullard & Powell. His primary practice area is Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, and DMV Administrative Hearings. Mr. Bullard has been practicing exclusively in these areas since 2004 and has handled thousands of cases in that time.

Mr. Bullard’s primary goal is to achieve the best possible results for each case while providing the best service to each client. Each client is provided personalized service and advice based upon the specific needs of the client. His objective is to give each client the same service he would provide his own family and the...

Since 1952, Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins has been providing trusted legal counsel and effective services to the residents throughout Lancaster and Antelope Valley. As a full-service law firm, the team offers trusted counsel for matters involving personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate, estate planning, civil litigation, and business law. To find out more about the services offered, do not hesitate to contact the firm today.

Brian Skibby is a Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense lawyer who has earned a reputation for hard work and legal prowess. He works tirelessly for his clients to ensure their rights are upheld. He started his legal career by attending the Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where he earned his law degree. Afterwards, he worked for one of the largest criminal law firms in Southern California. Attorney Skibby started his own practice thereafter and has helped over 2,000 clients with their criminal charges. Because of his integrity, dedication, and experience, he his highly regarded by local judges, district attorneys, and...

I focus my practice on the areas of law that impact people the most: Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. I also defend insurance policy holders from the companies that they've paid to protect them and who intentionally delay or deny a valid claim - known as Bad Faith Insurance.

These areas of law are of particular importance to me because of the potential harm they can cause to an individual and their family, and how I can help prevent, reverse or improve that impact.

I have an office in Rancho Cucamonga and Victorville and serve clients throughout the Inland...

A native of Bakersfield (West High School – 1992, CSU Bakersfield – 1996), Mr. Lueck returned home to practice law after graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1999. He began his legal career as an Associate with the local law firm of Clifford & Brown, but quickly transitioned into his criminal defense practice by taking a job with the Kern County Public Defender’s Office in 2001. In more than ten years as a Deputy Public Defender, Mr. Lueck tried more than twenty cases to verdict and conducted in excess of two thousand preliminary hearings. His constant presence...

Nicholas Martell was raised in Hesperia, California and graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law. His primary focus since admission to the State Bar of California has been criminal defense and family law. Nicholas has represented clients in a wide spectrum of cases. He thoroughly prepares for his cases, and he works diligently to obtain a good resolution for his clients and prides himself on making himself available to clients. Nicholas believes that communication between...

Criminal Lawyers in Nearby Counties

Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.